Flucloxacillin magnesium vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 166,870.5× as often as Flucloxacillin magnesium in February 2026 — 333,741 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Flucloxacillin magnesium · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin magnesium versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin magnesium · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin magnesium | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 2 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £11 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Flucloxacillin magnesium or Nitrofurantoin.